Stacey E Aaron1, Jennifer L Hunnicutt1, Aaron E Embry1,2,3, Mark G Bowden1,2,3, Chris M Gregory1,2,3. 1. a Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions , Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston , SC , USA. 2. b Division of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions , Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston , SC , USA. 3. c Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center , Charleston , SC , USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lower extremity muscle weakness is a primary contributor to post-stroke dysfunction. Resistance training is an effective treatment for hemiparetic weakness and improves walking performance. Post-stroke subject characteristics that do or do not improve walking speed following resistance training are unknown. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper was to describe baseline characteristics, as well as responses to training, associated with achieving a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in walking speed (≥0.16 m/s) following Post-stroke Optimization of Walking Using Explosive Resistance (POWER) training. METHODS: Seventeen participants completed 24 sessions of POWER training, which included intensive progressive leg presses, jump training, calf raises, sit-to-stands, step-ups, and over ground fast walking. Outcomes included SSWS, FCWS, DGI, FMA-LE, 6-MWT, paretic knee power, non-paretic knee power, and paretic step ratio. RESULTS: Specific to those who reached MCID in SSWS (e.g. "responders"), significant improvements in SSWS, FCWS, 6-MWT, paretic knee power, and non-paretic knee power was realized. Paretic knee power and non-paretic knee power significantly improved in those who did not achieve MCID for gait speed (e.g. "non-responders"). CONCLUSION: The potential for POWER training to enhance general locomotor function was confirmed. Baseline paretic knee strength/power may be an important factor in how an individual responds to this style of training. The lack of change within the non-responders emphasizes the contribution of factors other than lower extremity muscle power improvement to locomotor dysfunction.
BACKGROUND: Lower extremity muscle weakness is a primary contributor to post-stroke dysfunction. Resistance training is an effective treatment for hemiparetic weakness and improves walking performance. Post-stroke subject characteristics that do or do not improve walking speed following resistance training are unknown. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper was to describe baseline characteristics, as well as responses to training, associated with achieving a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in walking speed (≥0.16 m/s) following Post-stroke Optimization of Walking Using Explosive Resistance (POWER) training. METHODS: Seventeen participants completed 24 sessions of POWER training, which included intensive progressive leg presses, jump training, calf raises, sit-to-stands, step-ups, and over ground fast walking. Outcomes included SSWS, FCWS, DGI, FMA-LE, 6-MWT, paretic knee power, non-paretic knee power, and paretic step ratio. RESULTS: Specific to those who reached MCID in SSWS (e.g. "responders"), significant improvements in SSWS, FCWS, 6-MWT, paretic knee power, and non-paretic knee power was realized. Paretic knee power and non-paretic knee power significantly improved in those who did not achieve MCID for gait speed (e.g. "non-responders"). CONCLUSION: The potential for POWER training to enhance general locomotor function was confirmed. Baseline paretic knee strength/power may be an important factor in how an individual responds to this style of training. The lack of change within the non-responders emphasizes the contribution of factors other than lower extremity muscle power improvement to locomotor dysfunction.
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6-MWT: 6-min walk test; DGI: Dynamic Gait Index; FCWS: fastest comfortable walking speed; FMA-LE: Fugl-Myer Lower Extremity Assessment; MCID: minimal clinically important difference; MVIC: maximum voluntary isometric contraction; NPKP: non-paretic knee power; PKP: paretic knee power; POWER: Post-stroke Optimization of Walking using Explosive Resistance; PSR: paretic step ratio; SSWS: self-selected walking speed; Stroke; exercise; gait; power training; strength training
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